Common misunderstandings and scientific analysis of traditional Chinese medicine health care

As a treasure of traditional culture, traditional Chinese medicine health care is widely praised in modern life, but there are also many misunderstandings. Common misunderstandings include over-reliance on a single method (such as only drinking health tea), blind supplementation (such as abusing ginseng and donkey-hide gelatin), ignoring individual differences (such as copying online folk remedies), confusing treatment and health care (such as using diet therapy instead of drug treatment), etc. This article will analyze the primary and secondary relationships of these misunderstandings in layers, focusing on"Blindly supplementing" and "ignoring syndrome differentiation"Two core issues are unfolded and scientific suggestions are given.

Misunderstanding 1: Blindly taking supplements and ignoring physical syndrome differentiation

Many people believe that "tonics are harmless" and blindly take expensive medicinal materials such as ginseng and velvet antler, which can lead to problems such as internal heat and bloating. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that "deficiency is tonic, and excess is to purge." Different physical constitutions require different conditioning. For example, if a person with a yin deficiency constitution takes warming supplements, dry mouth and insomnia will be aggravated, while if a person with a yang deficiency constitution abuses cold foods (such as mung beans), they may suffer from diarrhea. Famous Chinese Medicine Classics"Huangdi Neijing"It pointed out: "Five flavors enter the stomach, and each returns to its own place and likes to be attacked", emphasizing the need to choose ingredients according to your body constitution. Modern Chinese patent medicines such asLiuwei Dihuang Pills(Manufacturer: Beijing Tongrentang, Guangzhou Baiyunshan) It is only suitable for people with kidney yin deficiency and should not be abused.

Misunderstanding 2: Oversimplifying health care and relying on a single method

Statements such as "drinking wolfberry water every day can prevent all kinds of diseases" and "moxibustion can cure gynecological diseases" circulated on the Internet simplify the complex theories of traditional Chinese medicine into a single behavior. Traditional Chinese medicine health care is"Holistic View" and "Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment"The combination needs to comprehensively integrate diet, work and rest, emotions and other aspects. For example, although wolfberry nourishes the liver and kidneys, excessive consumption may cause diarrhea in people with a weak spleen and stomach; moxibustion is effective for cold symptoms, but use in people with excessive heat constitution will aggravate the symptoms. Professor of China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesZhang BoliHe once reminded: “Health care needs to be tailored to the individual, the time, and the local conditions. There is no one-size-fits-all formula.”

Misunderstanding 3: Confusing diet therapy with medical treatment, delaying the condition

Some people deify dietary therapy, such as using "mung bean soup to detoxify" instead of treating high blood pressure, or believe that "medicine and food come from the same source" can completely replace drugs. In fact, TCM dietary therapy is only used as an auxiliary means, and acute and severe cases still require professional treatment. For example,Panax notoginseng powder(Manufacturer: Yunnan Baiyao) Although it has the effect of activating blood circulation, patients with cardiovascular diseases need to follow the doctor's advice to take combined medications. Released by the National Health Commission"Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Management Service Standards"It clearly distinguishes the boundaries between health care and treatment, emphasizing that "if food does not cure the disease, then take medicine."

The key to scientific health preservation: syndrome differentiation and balance

The key to avoiding misunderstandings in traditional Chinese medicine health care lies in"Syndrome differentiation and nourishment"and"Principle of Moderation". Suggestions: 1. Consult a regular Chinese medicine practitioner to identify your constitution; 2. Understand the properties of medicinal materials before taking supplements (for example, avoid eating ginseng and radish together); 3. Combine it with modern medical examinations and do not trust folk remedies. For example,donkey hide gelatin(Manufacturer: Dong'e Ejiao) is suitable for people with anemia, but people with high blood lipids should use it with caution. Health care is a systematic project that requires a balance of diet, exercise, and emotions under professional guidance, rather than pursuing quick results.

Quote sources:1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Classics"Huangdi Neijing"(Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period) 2. China Academy of Traditional Chinese MedicineZhang BoliAcademician’s public lecture (2021) 3. National Health Commission"Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Management Service Standards"(2019) 4. Manufacturers: Beijing Tongrentang (Liuwei Dihuang Pills), Yunnan Baiyao (Panax Notoginseng Powder), Dong'e Ejiao (Ejiao Blocks)